Foundry NetIron MLX Series Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
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© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
December 2008
NOTE:
The NetIron MLX Series management, interface, and switch fabric modules are dedicated, which means
that you must install them in the NetIron MLX Series chassis only. If you attempt to install the NetIron MLX Series
modules in another Foundry chassis or a module intended for another Foundry chassis in the NetIron MLX Series
chassis, the chassis and modules will not function properly.
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors
To avoid problems with the connection between the fiber-optic transceiver connectors and the fiber cable
connectors, Foundry strongly recommends cleaning both connectors each time you disconnect and reconnect
them. In particular, dust can accumulate in the connectors and cause problems such as reducing the optic launch
power.
To clean the fiber cable connectors, Foundry recommends using a fiber-optic reel-type cleaner. You can purchase
this type of cleaner from the following Website:
http://www.fisfiber.com/
When not using a fiber-optic transceiver connector, make sure to keep the protective covering on.
Replacing a Management Module
You can remove a management module and replace it with a new one while the NetIron MLX Series chassis is
powered on and running. For more information on slot locations, see“Chassis” on page 2-2.
NOTE:
The NetIron MLX Series management module is dedicated, which means that you must install it in the
NetIron MLX Series chassis only. If you attempt to install the NetIron MLX Series management module in another
Foundry device, the chassis and module will not function properly.
CAUTION:
If hot removing or inserting a module, please allow a minimum of two seconds after a module (or
power supply or fan tray) has been removed before inserting a module in the same slot.
This section provides information about the following tasks:
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Removing a management module
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Installing a new management module
Removing a Management Module
You can remove a management module while the NetIron MLX Series chassis is powered on and running.
NOTE:
Before removing and replacing an active or standby management module, you need to understand how
these actions affect management module redundancy. For more information, see the chapter titled “Using a
Redundant Management Module” in the "Foundry NetIron XMR/MLX Configuration Guide".
Before removing a management module from the NetIron MLX Series chassis, have the following on hand:
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An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the NetIron MLX Series chassis
WARNING:
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 meg ohm series resistor.
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A large flat-head or phillips-head screwdriver.
Before your remove and replace a module, note that there are labels on the chassis to guide you in selecting the
proper slot. To remove a management module from the NetIron MLX Series chassis, do the following:
1.
Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector located on the
front of the chassis.
